Laboratory Technician – RNA & Biochemistry Research

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wang lab in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Utah Health is seeking a Lab Specialist to perform biochemical and molecular biology tasks, maintain supplies, and contribute to publication-quality data under the PI guidance.

The role involves cell culture, RNA-related work, cloning, protein purification, and Illumina sequencing library construction, with a focus on collaboration and data quality. 40-hour dayshift schedule; external posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency.
• Undergraduate GPA higher than 3.2/4.
• Willing to commit to the job for at least two years.
• Good at basic calculations in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and ask for guidance when needed.
• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory research as directed by the supervisor(s). Responsibilities will be modified as the technician gains experience in our lab.
• molecular biology assays (molecular cloning, protein purification, sequencing, etc.).
• Cellular assays (cell culture, transfection, western blotting, RT-qPCR, etc)
• Attends laboratory meetings, presents data and participates in discussions
• Contributes to general laboratory maintenance and general reagent production as needed
• Reads the literature and prepare for the lab work

Skills

Basic calculations

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biochemistry/chemistry or related field

GPA > 3.2/4

Job description

The Wang lab in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at University of Utah Health is seeking a Lab Specialist to perform biochemical and molecular biology tasks, maintain supplies, and contribute to publication-quality data under the PI guidance.

The role involves cell culture, RNA-related work, cloning, protein purification, and Illumina sequencing library construction, with a focus on collaboration and data quality. 40-hour dayshift schedule; external posting.